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Am currently on arbiraterone and olaparib for nearly a month now. After two weeks constantly unsteady on my legs and ears feel full. Anyone else experiencing this?
Hi. I was diagnosed with 4+3 and 3+3 prostate cancer in July 23. I started 4 weekly hormone injections immediately and opted for HDR Brachytherapy followed by Radiotherapy. I had my Brachy in February and get the last of my 23 radiotherapy sessions on...
Thanks for everyone who responded to my question about RT. I’ve updated my profile. I’d like some feedback on that if possible. Am I being unreasonable in what I state there or does my experience resinate with anyone..
I've been on HT for over 3 months. I'm due to have 20 days of radiotherapy in May for Prostate Cancer. I've been unable to obtain specific dates. What I really need to know is what impact is the treatment likely to have on me. For example, will i be able...
I have been asked if I want the surgery and I just don't know. Any help in deciding would be much appreciated.
Hi all, I am new here. Diagnosed October 2021 at the age of 51. Booked a GP appointment December 2013. Diagnosed with Dysuria and prescribed antibiotics. Get a bit better but frequent urination and low flow rate continued. GP again diagnosed me with...
Hi there everyone. Been a while since I posted but my brother has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and active surveillance is his chosen path. What concerns me is that he's incredibly fatigued? Should this be the case with AS. Many thanks.
I am slightly reluctant to post this as a) I know there are so many guys on here that are having real problems and b) I think most of the current posters are RT guys so maybe of no interest. Anyway, I am now just over a month (March 1st) post robotic...
Thank you for being here. I find these forums helpful. Dad received his first zoladex injection approx 2 weeks ago. These will be monthly. He is coping with fatigue and irritability but he feels foggy headed and, as he cares for my mom with alzheimers...
I need some advice, please. My husband has very aggressive prostate cancer which has spread quite a lot, the latest being bowel cancer that was diagnosed at Christmas. Since then he has had very little control over his bowels. He has been in hospital...
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